8th Century In Poetry

	8th Century In Poetry East Asia Events Chinese poetry in the Tang dynasty develops into what is now considered to be of the characteristic style known as Tang poetry, highlighted by the work of Li Bai and Du Fu. Japanese poetry emerges, and the first imperial poetry anthologies are compiled 759 Japanese general Otomo no Yakamochi compiles the first Japanese poetry anthology, ''Man'yōshū'', containing some 500 poems by Japanese poets who include the emperor, nobleman and commoners. December 24 – Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, staying with his fellow poet Pei Di, where he composes poems about life in his thatched cottage. Chinese Poets Wang Wei (701–761), Tang dynasty Chinese poet, musician, painter and statesman * Li Bai (701–762), Chinese poet, one of the "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" * Cui Hao (704–754), Chinese poet especially of women, frontier outposts, and natural scenery * Qian Qi (710–782), Chinese poet * Du Fu (712–770), C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chinese Poetry Chinese poetry is poetry written, spoken, or chanted in the Chinese language. While this last term comprises Classical Chinese, Standard Chinese, Mandarin Chinese, Yue Chinese, and other historical and vernacular forms of the language, its poetry generally falls into one of two primary types, ''Classical Chinese poetry'' and ''Modern Chinese poetry''. Poetry has consistently been held in extremely high regard in China, often incorporating expressive folk influences filtered through the minds of Chinese literation. In Chinese culture, poetry has provided a format and a forum for both public and private expressions of deep emotion, offering an audience of peers, readers, and scholars insight into the inner life of Chinese writers across more than two millennia. Chinese poetry often reflects the influence of China's various religious traditions as well. Classical Chinese poetry includes, perhaps first and foremost ''Shi (poetry), shi'' (詩/诗), and also other major types such as ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	762 In Poetry East Asia Events Chinese poetry in the Tang dynasty develops into what is now considered to be of the characteristic style known as Tang poetry, highlighted by the work of Li Bai and Du Fu. Japanese poetry emerges, and the first imperial poetry anthologies are compiled 759 Japanese general Otomo no Yakamochi compiles the first Japanese poetry anthology, ''Man'yōshū'', containing some 500 poems by Japanese poets who include the emperor, nobleman and commoners. December 24 – Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, staying with his fellow poet Pei Di, where he composes poems about life in his thatched cottage. Chinese Poets Wang Wei (701–761), Tang dynasty Chinese poet, musician, painter and statesman * Li Bai (701– 762), Chinese poet, one of the "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" * Cui Hao (704–754), Chinese poet especially of women, frontier outposts, and natural scenery * Qian Qi (710–782), Chinese poet * Du Fu (712–770), Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Three Hundred Tang Poems The ''Three Hundred Tang Poems'' () is an anthology of poems from the Chinese Tang dynasty (618–907). It was first compiled around 1763 by Sun Zhu (1722–1778Yu, 64–65), who was a Qing Dynasty scholar and was also known as Hengtang Tuishi (, "Retired Master of Hengtang"). Various later editions also exist. All editions contain slightly more than 300 total poems. The number 300 (or more exactly 305) was a classic number for a poetry collection due to the influence of the ''Classic of Poetry'' (, ''Shijing''), which was generally known as ''The Three Hundred Poems''. Dissatisfied with the anthology ''Poems by a Thousand Masters'' (, ''Qianjiashi'') compiled by Liu Kezhuang in the late Southern Song, and influenced by Ming Dynasty poetry anthologies, Sun selected the poems based on their popularity and educational value. The collection has been popular ever since and can be found in many Chinese households. For centuries, elementary students memorized the poems and used them to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	792 In Poetry East Asia Events Chinese poetry in the Tang dynasty develops into what is now considered to be of the characteristic style known as Tang poetry, highlighted by the work of Li Bai and Du Fu. Japanese poetry emerges, and the first imperial poetry anthologies are compiled 759 Japanese general Otomo no Yakamochi compiles the first Japanese poetry anthology, ''Man'yōshū'', containing some 500 poems by Japanese poets who include the emperor, nobleman and commoners. December 24 – Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, staying with his fellow poet Pei Di, where he composes poems about life in his thatched cottage. Chinese Poets Wang Wei (701–761), Tang dynasty Chinese poet, musician, painter and statesman * Li Bai (701– 762), Chinese poet, one of the "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" * Cui Hao (704–754), Chinese poet especially of women, frontier outposts, and natural scenery * Qian Qi (710–782), Chinese poet * Du Fu (712–770), Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	737 In Poetry East Asia Events Chinese poetry in the Tang dynasty develops into what is now considered to be of the characteristic style known as Tang poetry, highlighted by the work of Li Bai and Du Fu. Japanese poetry emerges, and the first imperial poetry anthologies are compiled 759 Japanese general Otomo no Yakamochi compiles the first Japanese poetry anthology, ''Man'yōshū'', containing some 500 poems by Japanese poets who include the emperor, nobleman and commoners. December 24 – Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, staying with his fellow poet Pei Di, where he composes poems about life in his thatched cottage. Chinese Poets Wang Wei (701–761), Tang dynasty Chinese poet, musician, painter and statesman * Li Bai (701– 762), Chinese poet, one of the "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" * Cui Hao (704–754), Chinese poet especially of women, frontier outposts, and natural scenery * Qian Qi (710–782), Chinese poet * Du Fu (712–770), Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Wei Yingwu Wei Yingwu (; c. 737? – c. 792), courtesy name Yibo (), art name Xizhai (), was a Chinese poet of the Tang dynasty. Twelve of Wei Yingwu's poems were included in the influential ''Three Hundred Tang Poems'' anthology. He was also known by his honorific name Wei Suzhou (), which was bestowed upon him as a result of his service as the governor of Suzhou. Biography Wei Yingwu was born around 737 in Chang'an. He came from a prestigious family, the Xiaoyaogong branch of the Wei clan of Jingzhao, and was born into nobility; his great-grandfather, Wei Daijia, had been a chancellor during the reign of Wu Zetian. Wei Yingwu became an imperial bodyguard of Emperor Xuanzong when he was fifteen years old. Because he came from a noble background, he was not required to pass the imperial examination. After the death of Emperor Xuanzong, Wei Yingwu served as the magistrate of Hu County and Yueyang. He was also the governor of Chuzhou (784), Jiangzhou (785), and Suzhou (787-792). He died i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	770 In Poetry East Asia Events Chinese poetry in the Tang dynasty develops into what is now considered to be of the characteristic style known as Tang poetry, highlighted by the work of Li Bai and Du Fu. Japanese poetry emerges, and the first imperial poetry anthologies are compiled 759 Japanese general Otomo no Yakamochi compiles the first Japanese poetry anthology, ''Man'yōshū'', containing some 500 poems by Japanese poets who include the emperor, nobleman and commoners. December 24 – Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, staying with his fellow poet Pei Di, where he composes poems about life in his thatched cottage. Chinese Poets Wang Wei (701–761), Tang dynasty Chinese poet, musician, painter and statesman * Li Bai (701– 762), Chinese poet, one of the "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" * Cui Hao (704–754), Chinese poet especially of women, frontier outposts, and natural scenery * Qian Qi (710–782), Chinese poet * Du Fu (712–770), Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	712 In Poetry East Asia Events Chinese poetry in the Tang dynasty develops into what is now considered to be of the characteristic style known as Tang poetry, highlighted by the work of Li Bai and Du Fu. Japanese poetry emerges, and the first imperial poetry anthologies are compiled 759 Japanese general Otomo no Yakamochi compiles the first Japanese poetry anthology, ''Man'yōshū'', containing some 500 poems by Japanese poets who include the emperor, nobleman and commoners. December 24 – Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, staying with his fellow poet Pei Di, where he composes poems about life in his thatched cottage. Chinese Poets Wang Wei (701–761), Tang dynasty Chinese poet, musician, painter and statesman * Li Bai (701– 762), Chinese poet, one of the "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" * Cui Hao (704–754), Chinese poet especially of women, frontier outposts, and natural scenery * Qian Qi (710–782), Chinese poet * Du Fu (712–770), Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	782 In Poetry East Asia Events Chinese poetry in the Tang dynasty develops into what is now considered to be of the characteristic style known as Tang poetry, highlighted by the work of Li Bai and Du Fu. Japanese poetry emerges, and the first imperial poetry anthologies are compiled 759 Japanese general Otomo no Yakamochi compiles the first Japanese poetry anthology, ''Man'yōshū'', containing some 500 poems by Japanese poets who include the emperor, nobleman and commoners. December 24 – Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, staying with his fellow poet Pei Di, where he composes poems about life in his thatched cottage. Chinese Poets Wang Wei (701–761), Tang dynasty Chinese poet, musician, painter and statesman * Li Bai (701– 762), Chinese poet, one of the "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" * Cui Hao (704–754), Chinese poet especially of women, frontier outposts, and natural scenery * Qian Qi (710–782), Chinese poet * Du Fu (712–770), Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	710 In Poetry East Asia Events Chinese poetry in the Tang dynasty develops into what is now considered to be of the characteristic style known as Tang poetry, highlighted by the work of Li Bai and Du Fu. Japanese poetry emerges, and the first imperial poetry anthologies are compiled 759 Japanese general Otomo no Yakamochi compiles the first Japanese poetry anthology, ''Man'yōshū'', containing some 500 poems by Japanese poets who include the emperor, nobleman and commoners. December 24 – Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, staying with his fellow poet Pei Di, where he composes poems about life in his thatched cottage. Chinese Poets Wang Wei (701–761), Tang dynasty Chinese poet, musician, painter and statesman * Li Bai (701– 762), Chinese poet, one of the "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" * Cui Hao (704–754), Chinese poet especially of women, frontier outposts, and natural scenery * Qian Qi (710–782), Chinese poet * Du Fu (712–770), Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Qian Qi Qian Qi (; 710–782) was a Chinese poet of the Tang dynasty. Three of his poems have been included within the famous anthology ''Three Hundred Tang Poems''. His courtesy name was Zhongwen (). Poetry Qian Qi's poems as collected in ''Three Hundred Tang Poems'' were translated by Witter Bynner as: * "Farewell to a Japanese Buddhist Priest Bound Homeward" * "From my Study at the Mouth of the Valley. a Message to Censor Yang" * "To my Friend at the Capital Secretary Pei" Part of one of Qian Qi's poems was used by Gustav Mahler for the second movement, " Der Einsame im Herbst" (The Lonely Soul of Autumn), in his ''Das Lied von der Erde''. He is credited under the name Chang Tsi as the author of the original Chinese text. The lyrics lament the dying of flowers and the passing of beauty. Other Tang poets whose works Mahler drew upon for this piece were Li Bai, Wang Wei, and Meng Haoran. Biography Qian Qi flourished in the Wu region of China (modern day Zhejiang and Hubei provinces). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	754 In Poetry East Asia Events Chinese poetry in the Tang dynasty develops into what is now considered to be of the characteristic style known as Tang poetry, highlighted by the work of Li Bai and Du Fu. Japanese poetry emerges, and the first imperial poetry anthologies are compiled 759 Japanese general Otomo no Yakamochi compiles the first Japanese poetry anthology, ''Man'yōshū'', containing some 500 poems by Japanese poets who include the emperor, nobleman and commoners. December 24 – Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, staying with his fellow poet Pei Di, where he composes poems about life in his thatched cottage. Chinese Poets Wang Wei (701–761), Tang dynasty Chinese poet, musician, painter and statesman * Li Bai (701– 762), Chinese poet, one of the "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" * Cui Hao (704–754), Chinese poet especially of women, frontier outposts, and natural scenery * Qian Qi (710–782), Chinese poet * Du Fu (712–770), Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	8th Century In Poetry East Asia Events Chinese poetry in the Tang dynasty develops into what is now considered to be of the characteristic style known as Tang poetry, highlighted by the work of Li Bai and Du Fu. Japanese poetry emerges, and the first imperial poetry anthologies are compiled 759 Japanese general Otomo no Yakamochi compiles the first Japanese poetry anthology, ''Man'yōshū'', containing some 500 poems by Japanese poets who include the emperor, nobleman and commoners. December 24 – Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, staying with his fellow poet Pei Di, where he composes poems about life in his thatched cottage. Chinese Poets Wang Wei (701–761), Tang dynasty Chinese poet, musician, painter and statesman * Li Bai (701–762), Chinese poet, one of the "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" * Cui Hao (704–754), Chinese poet especially of women, frontier outposts, and natural scenery * Qian Qi (710–782), Chinese poet * Du Fu (712–770), C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chinese Poetry Chinese poetry is poetry written, spoken, or chanted in the Chinese language. While this last term comprises Classical Chinese, Standard Chinese, Mandarin Chinese, Yue Chinese, and other historical and vernacular forms of the language, its poetry generally falls into one of two primary types, ''Classical Chinese poetry'' and ''Modern Chinese poetry''. Poetry has consistently been held in extremely high regard in China, often incorporating expressive folk influences filtered through the minds of Chinese literation. In Chinese culture, poetry has provided a format and a forum for both public and private expressions of deep emotion, offering an audience of peers, readers, and scholars insight into the inner life of Chinese writers across more than two millennia. Chinese poetry often reflects the influence of China's various religious traditions as well. Classical Chinese poetry includes, perhaps first and foremost ''Shi (poetry), shi'' (詩/诗), and also other major types such as ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	762 In Poetry East Asia Events Chinese poetry in the Tang dynasty develops into what is now considered to be of the characteristic style known as Tang poetry, highlighted by the work of Li Bai and Du Fu. Japanese poetry emerges, and the first imperial poetry anthologies are compiled 759 Japanese general Otomo no Yakamochi compiles the first Japanese poetry anthology, ''Man'yōshū'', containing some 500 poems by Japanese poets who include the emperor, nobleman and commoners. December 24 – Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, staying with his fellow poet Pei Di, where he composes poems about life in his thatched cottage. Chinese Poets Wang Wei (701–761), Tang dynasty Chinese poet, musician, painter and statesman * Li Bai (701– 762), Chinese poet, one of the "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" * Cui Hao (704–754), Chinese poet especially of women, frontier outposts, and natural scenery * Qian Qi (710–782), Chinese poet * Du Fu (712–770), Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Three Hundred Tang Poems The ''Three Hundred Tang Poems'' () is an anthology of poems from the Chinese Tang dynasty (618–907). It was first compiled around 1763 by Sun Zhu (1722–1778Yu, 64–65), who was a Qing Dynasty scholar and was also known as Hengtang Tuishi (, "Retired Master of Hengtang"). Various later editions also exist. All editions contain slightly more than 300 total poems. The number 300 (or more exactly 305) was a classic number for a poetry collection due to the influence of the ''Classic of Poetry'' (, ''Shijing''), which was generally known as ''The Three Hundred Poems''. Dissatisfied with the anthology ''Poems by a Thousand Masters'' (, ''Qianjiashi'') compiled by Liu Kezhuang in the late Southern Song, and influenced by Ming Dynasty poetry anthologies, Sun selected the poems based on their popularity and educational value. The collection has been popular ever since and can be found in many Chinese households. For centuries, elementary students memorized the poems and used them to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	792 In Poetry East Asia Events Chinese poetry in the Tang dynasty develops into what is now considered to be of the characteristic style known as Tang poetry, highlighted by the work of Li Bai and Du Fu. Japanese poetry emerges, and the first imperial poetry anthologies are compiled 759 Japanese general Otomo no Yakamochi compiles the first Japanese poetry anthology, ''Man'yōshū'', containing some 500 poems by Japanese poets who include the emperor, nobleman and commoners. December 24 – Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, staying with his fellow poet Pei Di, where he composes poems about life in his thatched cottage. Chinese Poets Wang Wei (701–761), Tang dynasty Chinese poet, musician, painter and statesman * Li Bai (701– 762), Chinese poet, one of the "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" * Cui Hao (704–754), Chinese poet especially of women, frontier outposts, and natural scenery * Qian Qi (710–782), Chinese poet * Du Fu (712–770), Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	737 In Poetry East Asia Events Chinese poetry in the Tang dynasty develops into what is now considered to be of the characteristic style known as Tang poetry, highlighted by the work of Li Bai and Du Fu. Japanese poetry emerges, and the first imperial poetry anthologies are compiled 759 Japanese general Otomo no Yakamochi compiles the first Japanese poetry anthology, ''Man'yōshū'', containing some 500 poems by Japanese poets who include the emperor, nobleman and commoners. December 24 – Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, staying with his fellow poet Pei Di, where he composes poems about life in his thatched cottage. Chinese Poets Wang Wei (701–761), Tang dynasty Chinese poet, musician, painter and statesman * Li Bai (701– 762), Chinese poet, one of the "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" * Cui Hao (704–754), Chinese poet especially of women, frontier outposts, and natural scenery * Qian Qi (710–782), Chinese poet * Du Fu (712–770), Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Wei Yingwu Wei Yingwu (; c. 737? – c. 792), courtesy name Yibo (), art name Xizhai (), was a Chinese poet of the Tang dynasty. Twelve of Wei Yingwu's poems were included in the influential ''Three Hundred Tang Poems'' anthology. He was also known by his honorific name Wei Suzhou (), which was bestowed upon him as a result of his service as the governor of Suzhou. Biography Wei Yingwu was born around 737 in Chang'an. He came from a prestigious family, the Xiaoyaogong branch of the Wei clan of Jingzhao, and was born into nobility; his great-grandfather, Wei Daijia, had been a chancellor during the reign of Wu Zetian. Wei Yingwu became an imperial bodyguard of Emperor Xuanzong when he was fifteen years old. Because he came from a noble background, he was not required to pass the imperial examination. After the death of Emperor Xuanzong, Wei Yingwu served as the magistrate of Hu County and Yueyang. He was also the governor of Chuzhou (784), Jiangzhou (785), and Suzhou (787-792). He died i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	770 In Poetry East Asia Events Chinese poetry in the Tang dynasty develops into what is now considered to be of the characteristic style known as Tang poetry, highlighted by the work of Li Bai and Du Fu. Japanese poetry emerges, and the first imperial poetry anthologies are compiled 759 Japanese general Otomo no Yakamochi compiles the first Japanese poetry anthology, ''Man'yōshū'', containing some 500 poems by Japanese poets who include the emperor, nobleman and commoners. December 24 – Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, staying with his fellow poet Pei Di, where he composes poems about life in his thatched cottage. Chinese Poets Wang Wei (701–761), Tang dynasty Chinese poet, musician, painter and statesman * Li Bai (701– 762), Chinese poet, one of the "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" * Cui Hao (704–754), Chinese poet especially of women, frontier outposts, and natural scenery * Qian Qi (710–782), Chinese poet * Du Fu (712–770), Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	712 In Poetry East Asia Events Chinese poetry in the Tang dynasty develops into what is now considered to be of the characteristic style known as Tang poetry, highlighted by the work of Li Bai and Du Fu. Japanese poetry emerges, and the first imperial poetry anthologies are compiled 759 Japanese general Otomo no Yakamochi compiles the first Japanese poetry anthology, ''Man'yōshū'', containing some 500 poems by Japanese poets who include the emperor, nobleman and commoners. December 24 – Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, staying with his fellow poet Pei Di, where he composes poems about life in his thatched cottage. Chinese Poets Wang Wei (701–761), Tang dynasty Chinese poet, musician, painter and statesman * Li Bai (701– 762), Chinese poet, one of the "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" * Cui Hao (704–754), Chinese poet especially of women, frontier outposts, and natural scenery * Qian Qi (710–782), Chinese poet * Du Fu (712–770), Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	782 In Poetry East Asia Events Chinese poetry in the Tang dynasty develops into what is now considered to be of the characteristic style known as Tang poetry, highlighted by the work of Li Bai and Du Fu. Japanese poetry emerges, and the first imperial poetry anthologies are compiled 759 Japanese general Otomo no Yakamochi compiles the first Japanese poetry anthology, ''Man'yōshū'', containing some 500 poems by Japanese poets who include the emperor, nobleman and commoners. December 24 – Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, staying with his fellow poet Pei Di, where he composes poems about life in his thatched cottage. Chinese Poets Wang Wei (701–761), Tang dynasty Chinese poet, musician, painter and statesman * Li Bai (701– 762), Chinese poet, one of the "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" * Cui Hao (704–754), Chinese poet especially of women, frontier outposts, and natural scenery * Qian Qi (710–782), Chinese poet * Du Fu (712–770), Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	710 In Poetry East Asia Events Chinese poetry in the Tang dynasty develops into what is now considered to be of the characteristic style known as Tang poetry, highlighted by the work of Li Bai and Du Fu. Japanese poetry emerges, and the first imperial poetry anthologies are compiled 759 Japanese general Otomo no Yakamochi compiles the first Japanese poetry anthology, ''Man'yōshū'', containing some 500 poems by Japanese poets who include the emperor, nobleman and commoners. December 24 – Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, staying with his fellow poet Pei Di, where he composes poems about life in his thatched cottage. Chinese Poets Wang Wei (701–761), Tang dynasty Chinese poet, musician, painter and statesman * Li Bai (701– 762), Chinese poet, one of the "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" * Cui Hao (704–754), Chinese poet especially of women, frontier outposts, and natural scenery * Qian Qi (710–782), Chinese poet * Du Fu (712–770), Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Qian Qi Qian Qi (; 710–782) was a Chinese poet of the Tang dynasty. Three of his poems have been included within the famous anthology ''Three Hundred Tang Poems''. His courtesy name was Zhongwen (). Poetry Qian Qi's poems as collected in ''Three Hundred Tang Poems'' were translated by Witter Bynner as: * "Farewell to a Japanese Buddhist Priest Bound Homeward" * "From my Study at the Mouth of the Valley. a Message to Censor Yang" * "To my Friend at the Capital Secretary Pei" Part of one of Qian Qi's poems was used by Gustav Mahler for the second movement, " Der Einsame im Herbst" (The Lonely Soul of Autumn), in his ''Das Lied von der Erde''. He is credited under the name Chang Tsi as the author of the original Chinese text. The lyrics lament the dying of flowers and the passing of beauty. Other Tang poets whose works Mahler drew upon for this piece were Li Bai, Wang Wei, and Meng Haoran. Biography Qian Qi flourished in the Wu region of China (modern day Zhejiang and Hubei provinces). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	754 In Poetry East Asia Events Chinese poetry in the Tang dynasty develops into what is now considered to be of the characteristic style known as Tang poetry, highlighted by the work of Li Bai and Du Fu. Japanese poetry emerges, and the first imperial poetry anthologies are compiled 759 Japanese general Otomo no Yakamochi compiles the first Japanese poetry anthology, ''Man'yōshū'', containing some 500 poems by Japanese poets who include the emperor, nobleman and commoners. December 24 – Tang dynasty poet Du Fu departs for Chengdu, staying with his fellow poet Pei Di, where he composes poems about life in his thatched cottage. Chinese Poets Wang Wei (701–761), Tang dynasty Chinese poet, musician, painter and statesman * Li Bai (701– 762), Chinese poet, one of the "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" * Cui Hao (704–754), Chinese poet especially of women, frontier outposts, and natural scenery * Qian Qi (710–782), Chinese poet * Du Fu (712–770), Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]